Palliative Care NP (ARNP) - Rotating Schedule

Hospice of Dubuque; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits package

Job summary

Hospice of Dubuque, your hometown hospice, seeks a Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join our Palliative Care program. Come and be part of delivering patient-centered care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

4 day/week x 2 weeks then 5 day/week x 1week rotation schedule. Evaluates patients referred to Hospice of Dubuque’s Palliative Care Consulting service and performs assessment visits in patients' homes or contracted facilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• ARNP certification with Iowa license.
• DEA certificate without restriction.
• At least 2 years related nursing experience; hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients referred to Hospice of Dubuque’s Palliative Care Consulting service.
• Makes assessment visits to patients in their place of residence or in a contracted facility.
• Interprets and integrates clinical data to assess, prescribe or recommend appropriate comfort interventions for palliative care.
• Is part of a week rotation for inpatient palliative care with a contracted facility.
• Serves as a liaison with referral sources and the medical community; maintain decorum in interactions with healthcare providers.
• Perform duties of Hospice Nurse Practitioner when assigned.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and business ethics in patient care.

Education

Master's degree in nursing (ARNP)

ARNP certification

Tools

DEA certificate

Job description

Hospice of Dubuque, your hometown hospice, seeks a Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join our Palliative Care program. Come and be part of delivering patient-centered care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

4 day/week x 2 weeks then 5 day/week x 1week rotation schedule. Evaluates patients referred to Hospice of Dubuque’s Palliative Care Consulting service and performs assessment visits in patients' homes or contracted facilities.